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In Pictures: Chelsea Clinton through the years
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Why have millions of Americans given up looking for work?
The August jobs report sent chills through Wall Street and Washington because of one eye-popping number: 368,000 Americans gave up looking for work. That makes 7 million people not counted as part of the labor force who want a job.
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Can Ben Bernanke buoy the economy and fend off Fed critics, too? (+video)
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke spoke Friday about tough policy choices. But he's also fighting to defend his institution against critics. Mitt Romney talks of replacing him, while others push possible reform legislation.
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New GDP numbers do Obama no favors
American GDP grew a tepid 1.7 percent in the second quarter, suggesting a weak winter ahead.
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European Central Bank prez skips key financial meeting
European Central Bank president Mario Draghi will skip Friday's pivotal meeting of the world's central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Mr. Draghi has promised that the European Central Bank will do everything it can to save the euro, sending the currency's value surging to seven-week highs.
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The Reformed Broker The market holds its breath
As Ben Bernanke and ECB President Mario Draghi get set to make speeches later this week, the stock market waits and hopes for good news.
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Bernanke: More room for Fed action. Market runs up.
Dow reverses early losses and climbs 100 points after a letter from Ben Bernanke surfaces. The letter says the Federal Reserve has room to take more action to strengthen the economy.
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S&P closes near four-year high
Stocks rise on positive Cisco earnings and a housing report that points to future growth. Wal-Mart and Facebook shares fall.
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Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new action
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
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Robert Reich GOP's big investors: Who's really running for president?
A handful of billionaires are all but funding the GOP primaries. Never before have so few spent so much to influence so many.
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Brown dwarf star wracked by most violent weather seen on another world
Brown dwarf: Over a period of several hours, the star exhibited the largest brightness variations ever seen on a cool brown dwarf.
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Stocks rise worldwide
Stocks up in Asia, Europe after Fed chairman's speech. Futures point to higher open for US stocks.
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For tourist and grizzly bear, a team of referees
Bear '399,' the Angelina Jolie of grizzlies, attracts much attention at Grand Teton National Park. A volunteer brigade helps to maintain peace – and separation – between man and beast.
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Will Bernanke announce another round of quantitative easing?
Experts warn against policy initiatives with questionable benefits
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Mortgage rates inch up, but remain near historic lows
The average interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed rate mortgages increased slightly from last week, bringing the 30-year rate to 4.39 percent and the 15-year rate to 3.56 percent
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Gold prices will sink, but just enough to shake off its skeptics
Gold prices are up 33 percent this year, and it may be worth more than $2,000 by the end of the year. But gold prices will likely fall, at least for a little while.
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Stocks rebound after week of losses
Stocks rise sharply after last week's 4 percent loss on the Dow. But traders caution that the bounce in stocks may not last.
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Federal Reserve more likely to do third round of easing: pros
Federal Reserve will start purchasing assets again, some market observers predict. The chances of the Federal Reserve starting another round of quantitative easing shot up in the last week as markets became unstable.
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Wolf wars: Can man and predator coexist in the West?
As the gray wolf comes off the Endangered Species list, new questions swirl about whether the animal can survive without federal protection – and its impact on cattle and other wildlife. The view from one ranch.
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Stock market plunges. Time to worry yet?
Stock market fell sharply on Wednesday, June 1. The summer ahead for the stock market is likely to be different than we had expected.
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Malls over metals: trends to watch in the second half
The American consumer is coming back, and big, boring companies are on the rise
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Wall Street's scariest day? April 27. Why? A press briefing.
April 27 is when Fed Chairman Bernanke gives his first-ever press briefing after the central bank's monetary policy decision. If he signals a change in policy, markets could swing wildly.
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Should you listen to the 'Buy gold!' advice?
For years, gold has been undervalued. It now nears its all-time high and is fully priced, making it speculative, not a guaranteed investment.
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Economy stuck? Print money. Watch out.
Central bankers have faced today's crisis before. But their new weapon, quantitative easing, could make the mess worse.
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Warning: why cheaper money won't mean more jobs
Lowering the cost of capital will only help corporations with their wave of mergers and acquisitions, meaning more pink slips for everyone else.
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German banker comments raise concerns about new 'intellectual racism'
German banker and Bundesbank member Thilo Sarrazin caused a stir yesterday with remarks widely perceived as anti-Semitic. This comes on the heels of his disparaging comments about Muslim immigrants.
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